Who are young carers?
A young carer is a young person, under the age of 18, who has a caring responsibility. This is usually for a family member who:
- Has a disability
- Has a long-term illness
- Has a mental illness (including depression, anxieties), or
- Misuses alcohol or substances.
We support young carers across Cambridgeshire, Peterborough and Norfolk.
How we can help you
We offer a range of support to young carers in Cambridgeshire, Peterborough and Norfolk which includes:
- Carer breaks – a number of ways of giving you a break from your caring role, including with other young carers.
- A specialist carer helpline that can give information and advice to you and your family about all the support available to you.
- Help with planning ahead.
- Carer Friendly Tick Award – supporting schools, colleges and other organisations to become more carer friendly.
- Young carer voice – giving you the opportunity to have your voices heard and listened to on a local, regional and national level.
- Providing information about bursaries and grants available to you or your family.
You can find out more about what is available to you and young carers by calling our specialist Advice Line on 0345 241 0954 or you can email hello@caringtogether.org
Upcoming events
All young carers registered with us, will receive details of upcoming events and activities. To register, simply call our Advice Line on 0345 241 0954 or email hello@caringtogether.org
Recent trips and activities include beach, zoo and farm trips, watersports activities, laser tag, cinema, and axe throwing.
Useful information
- Young Carers Matter Norfolk – provide support to young carers and their families across Norfolk – Find out more about Young Carers Matter Norfolk.
- Sources of support for young carers in Norfolk – download our guide to what is available [PDF, 625kB].
- Centre 33 – provides assessment and support to all young carers across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough – Find out more about Centre 33.
- Sibs – Sibs is the UK charity for brothers and sisters of disabled children and adults – Find out more about Sibs.
